For 1000 Miglia Srl, road safety is not merely a guiding principle, but a certified management standard. With the achievement of the UNI ISO 39001:2016 standard, the company has reached a significant milestone: to date, 1000 Miglia is the only Italian organisation in the sports event management sector to hold this accreditation under ACCREDIA.
The certification, issued by Q-Aid Assessment & Certification, confirms that risk management and prevention are an integral part of every organisational activity. It is not merely a matter of complying with regulations, but of applying a structured working method to protect participants, staff and the public.
This result is the outcome of an in-depth analysis of procedures, put to the test directly on the roads of the 1000 Miglia Experience Italy 2026. On that occasion, a team of independent technicians verified the effectiveness of control measures, staff preparedness and emergency management. From technical checks on the cars to strict rules for participants — such as the ban on consuming alcohol during the race, further ensured by the decision not to serve it during meals along the route — every detail has been assessed to minimise risk.
In practical terms, this certification sets out the requirements for a Management System that enables the systematic prevention and management of risks associated with road traffic. For 1000 Miglia, this has involved establishing a rigorous organisational policy that includes risk analysis, the implementation of specific control measures during events, and the training of staff. The active support of the police, and in particular the Traffic Police, along the routes of events organised by 1000 Miglia Srl is also fundamental.
Having certified procedures means being able to rely on reliable operational methods to deal with any critical situation, including the management of emergencies such as breakdowns or accidents. The adoption of this standard ensures that fundamental aspects — such as staff qualifications, participant accreditation and the technical suitability of vehicles — are not merely formal requirements, but part of a process of continuous monitoring and improvement.
1000 Miglia’s commitment to road safety is also realised through information and awareness-raising. In this regard, the meeting on 12 May at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva represented a key step in reaffirming the central importance of this issue.